Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.64
Polaris Inc. (PII) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
30 years
PII Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
30 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
PII Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$2.64
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout93.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak30 years
3Y CAGR1.5%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return84.9%
5Y Total Return-35.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,44810Y ago$11,42320Y ago$49,474
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PII Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
PII Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Polaris Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 93.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PII has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PII returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -35.5%, with dividends contributing 10.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,423 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
PII Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$13.10
Avg/Payment$0.6550
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.6800 | — | 3.99% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.6800 | ↑ +1.5% | 4.56% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 4.13% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 4.70% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 7.01% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.6700 | ↑ +1.5% | 6.20% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.6600 | — | 3.89% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.6600 | — | 3.19% | Sep 16, 2024 |
PII Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
30Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#4 of 5
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HMCPII Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.36 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $2.68 | 1.5% | 4 | $-8.18 | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $2.64 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.95 | 135.4% | 0.74x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $2.60 | 1.6% | 4 | $8.71 | 29.9% | 3.35x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $2.56 | 1.6% | 4 | $9.81 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $2.52 | 1.6% | 4 | $7.88 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $2.48 | 1.6% | 4 | $1.99 | 124.6% | 0.80x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $2.44 | 1.7% | 4 | $5.20 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $2.40 | 3.4% | 4 | $5.25 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $2.32 | 5.5% | 4 | $2.69 | 86.2% | 1.16x | 2.4% |
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PII — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PII stock.
How much dividend does PII pay per share?
Polaris Inc. (PII) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PII's next ex-dividend date?
PII's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PII typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PII's dividend safe?
PII's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +93.2%. With 30 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PII a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Polaris Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PII pay dividends?
Polaris Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PII grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PII five years ago would be worth approximately $6,448 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PII's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PII's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.